1791A
CX-15-24
WEW SRP
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
EUGENE DISTRICT OFFICE
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION REVIEW
OFFICE: Siuslaw Resource Area, BLM Eugene District
TRACKING NUMBER: DOI-BLM-OR-050-2015-0024-CX
PROJECT NAME: Disc Golf Design Special Recreation Permit (SRP)
LOCATION: Stewart Pond, WEW, BLM Eugene District
APPLICANT: Matt Benotsch, Eugene Disc Golf Club (EDGC)
Description of Proposed Action and any applicable mitigation measures
Matt Benotsch on behalf of Eugene Disc Golf Club is proposing to host a disc golf event on August 1, 2015
from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. As part of this proposal Mr. Benotsch has submitted a Special
Recreation Permit (SRP) application, along with signed SRP stipulations which explain all fees and
requirements associated with the proposed activity. There is also an Operating Plan associated with the
Special Recreation permit application which describes proposed activities.
The expected number of participants is approximately 50 youth and adults. Activities would be under the
umbrella of an organized, competitive disc golf event.
Land Use Plan (LUP) Conformance
The proposed action is in conformance with the applicable LUP because it is specifically provided for in the
following LUP decisions: Page 21- Final Environmental Impact Statement, West Eugene Wetlands Resource
Management Plan (2015) Goal 4 – Provide recreation opportunities. Under the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act, the BLM manages public lands for outdoor recreation use. Substantial recreation
infrastructure has already been developed in the planning area and continued support and maintenance of
that infrastructure would continue to provide recreation opportunities. Pages 72 and 73 - Increase levels and
types of recreation uses that contribute to meeting recreational demand and quality visitor experiences.
Compliance with NEPA
The Proposed Action is categorically excluded from further documentation under the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) in accordance with 516 DM 11.9, H (1): Issuance of Special Recreation Permits for day
use or overnight use up to 14 consecutive nights; that impacts no more than 3 staging area acres; and/ or for
recreational travel along roads, trails, or in areas authorized in a land use plan.
This categorical exclusion is appropriate in this situation because there are no extraordinary circumstances
potentially having effects that may significantly affect the environment. The proposed action has been
reviewed, and none of the extraordinary circumstances described in 516 DM 11.9 apply.
Signature
Signature of Project Lead:
/S/ Wade Judy
Wade Judy, Outdoor Recreation Planner
Date: 7/10/2015
Signature of NEPA Coordinator:
/S/ Sharmila Premdas
Sharmila Premdas, Siuslaw Resource Area
Date: 7/10/2015
Signature of the Responsible Official:
/S/ Michael J. Korn
Michael J. Korn, Field Manager, Siuslaw
Resource Area
Date: 7/10/2015
Contact Person
For additional information concerning this Categorical Exclusion review, contact Wade Judy, Outdoor Recreation
Planner, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Springfield, Oregon (541) 687-3457.
EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES CHECKLIST
DOI-BLM-OR-E050-2015-0024-CX
Eugene Disc Golf Club Event SRP 2015
Review the proposed action against each of the 12 “extraordinary circumstances” listed below. Any action that is
normally categorically excluded must be subjected to sufficient environmental review to determine whether it
meets any of the extraordinary circumstances, in which case, further analysis and environmental documents must
be prepared for the action. If the criterion does not apply, indicate "Not Applicable." Any mitigation measures
(such as contract stipulations or terms and conditions on permits) necessary to ensure that the proposed action
qualifies as a categorical exclusion should be identified at the bottom of the page.
Extraordinary Circumstances
YES NO
X
1. Have significant impacts on public health or safety.
Rationale: The proposed activity is subject to agreed upon and signed stipulations required
by the BLM. There would be a large crew of volunteers to clean up any trash and remove
garbage.
X
2. Have significant impacts on such natural resources and unique geographic
characteristics as historic or cultural resources; park, recreation or refuge lands;
wilderness areas; wild or scenic rivers; national natural landmarks; sole or principal
drinking water aquifers; prime farmlands; wetlands (Executive Order 11990);
floodplains (Executive Order 11988); national monuments; migratory birds; and other
ecologically significant or critical areas.
Rationale: The event is consistent with activities that take place on an occasional basis at the
project location.
X
3. Have highly controversial environmental effects or involve unresolved conflicts
concerning alternative uses of available resources [NEPA Section 102(2)(E)].
Rationale: There are no predicted environmental effects from the proposed action which are
considered to be highly controversial nor are there unresolved conflicts concerning alternative
uses.
X
4. Have highly uncertain and potentially significant environmental effects or involve
unique or unknown environmental risks.
Rationale: The proposed activity is a one that is consistent with year-round use of the area,
and would accommodate this use with no known environmental risks.
X
5. Establish a precedent for future action or represent a decision in principle about future
actions with potentially significant environmental effects.
Rationale: The proposed event is a discrete action and does not commit the BLM to pursuing
further actions, and as such would not establish a precedent or decision for future actions with
potentially significant environmental effects.
X
6. Have a direct relationship to other actions with individually insignificant but
cumulatively significant environmental effects.
Rationale: This action is not related to other SRP’s within the districts.
X
7. Have significant impacts on properties listed, or eligible for listing, on the National
Register of Historic Places as determined by either the bureau or office.
Rationale: No properties are listed, or eligible for listing, on the National Register of Historic
Places within the units of the proposed action.
X
8. Have significant impacts on species listed, or proposed to be listed, as an Endangered
or Threatened Species, or have significant impacts on designated Critical Habitat for
these species.
Rationale: It was determined that the proposed action is not likely to have adverse effects to
any listed species or their critical habitat.
X
9. Violate a Federal law, or a State, local, or tribal law or requirement imposed for the
protection of the environment.
Rationale: The proposed action conforms to the direction given for the management of public
lands in the West Eugene Wetland ROD/RMP (2015), which complies with all applicable
federal, state and local tribal laws.
X
10. Have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low income or minority
populations (Executive Order 2898).
Rationale: The event would not affect low income or minority populations.
Extraordinary Circumstances
YES
11. Limit access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites on Federal lands by Indian
religious practitioners or significantly adversely affect the physical integrity of such
sacred sites (Executive Order 13007).
Rationale: There are no sacred sites identified within the project area.
12. Contribute to the introduction, continued existence, or spread of noxious weeds or
non-native invasive species known to occur in the area or actions that may promote
the introduction, growth, or expansion of the range of such species (Federal Noxious
Weed Control Act and Executive Order 13112).
Rationale: The proposed action does not result in measurable changes to the current
baseline of the risk, or actual introduction, continued existence, or spread of noxious weeds or
non-native invasive species in or from the project area.
NO
X
X
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
EUGENE DISTRICT OFFICE
DECISION RECORD
DOI-BLM-OR-E050-2015-0024-CX
Eugene Disc Golf Club Event SRP 2015
Decision
It is my decision to implement this action as described in the categorical exclusion documentation DOIBLM-OR-E050-2015-0006-CX
Decision Rationale
The proposed action has been reviewed by BLM staff. The Proposed Action is in conformance with the
1995 Eugene District Record of Decision and Resource Management Plan (as amended). Based on the
Categorical Exclusion Review, I have determined that the proposed action involves no significant impact
to the human environment and no further analysis is required.
Administrative Remedies
Any person adversely affected by this decision may appeal it to the Interior Board of Land Appeals
(IBLA), Office of the Secretary, in accordance with the regulations contained in 43 CFR, Part 4. If an
appeal is taken, a notice of appeal must be filed in this office within 30 days of this decision for transmittal
to the Board. If a notice of appeal does not include a statement of reasons, such statement must be filed
with this office and with the Board within 30 days after the notice of appeal was filed. A copy of a notice
of appeal and any statement of reasons, written arguments, or briefs, must also be served upon the
Regional Solicitor, Pacific Northwest Region, U.S. Department of the Interior, 805 SW Broadway,
Suite 600, Portland, OR 97205.
Signature of the Responsible Official:
/S/ Michael J. Korn
Michael J. Korn
Field Manager, Siuslaw Resource Area
Eugene District Office
7/10/2015
Date: